Thrust vectoring, also known as thrust vector control, is the ability of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle to manipulate the direction of the thrust from its engine or motor to control the attitude or angular velocity of the vehicle.

How does vectored thrust work?

Thrust vectoring is built into the flight control system, so it works automatically in response to commands from the pilot. When the pilot turns the aircraft, the nozzle moves in the desired direction along with the elevator, rudder and aileron control surfaces.

What is thrust vector in aircraft?

Thrust vectoring is a capability to vector or point the thrust of an aircraft engine in any direction thereby increasing the aircraft control power and its agility. The General Electric Axi symmetric. Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle concept is. called by the acronym "AVEN".